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Sony A560 Announced

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The Sony A560 is the successor to the popular A550 DSLR, and features a 14.2MP and HD video capture at 1080i.  The A560 also offers Multi-frame Noise Reduction, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama and other familiar features such as Auto HDR and Quick Live View AF.

The Sony A560 should be available in October 2010 with an 18-55mm kit lens at an initial retail price of $750.  A body-only version will be available for $650.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

 

Sony A580 Announced (in Europe)

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The Sony A580 has been announced by Sony UK, but no word from Sony US on the camera yet.  The A580 features a 16.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor, 7fps image capture, AVCHD 1080i video capture and an articulating 3″ LCD.  Like the A560, the A580 also offers Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama and Sony’s Quick AF Live View system.

The A580 should be available in October in Europe, and is unknown whether it will be available in the US.

More details in the Sony UK press release below. [Read more…]

Alien Skin Announces Bokeh 2 Plug-in

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Alien Skin has announced Bokeh 2, which is the latest version of its creative focus and lens simulation plug-in.  Bokeh 2 offers 64-bit support for Photoshop CS5, as well as support for Lightroom 2 or greater.

Bokeh 2 retails for $199 and is a $99 upgrade for Bokeh 1 users.  If you purchased Bokeh 1 in April 2010 or later, then the upgrade is free.

More details and sample images in the press release below. [Read more…]

Panasonic GF1 Review

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Panasonic Lumix GF1

The Panasonic GF1 is a 12.1MP Micro Four Thirds camera that is more compact than other Panasonic Micro Four Thirds models, while retaining the same large sensor that rivals DSLR image quality.  As you may be aware, Micro Four Thirds cameras like the GF1 operate without the bulky mirror between the image sensor and lens.  This fact, combined with design decisions by Panasonic to eliminate a viewfinder and grip, allow the GF1 to even rival point and shoot cameras’ size – particularly true when using the GF1 with Panasonic’s 20mm f/1.7 lens.

Does the GF1 really offer the best of both worlds?  It just might.  To find out if it’s right for you, read on. [Read more…]

Kodak M590 Announced

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The Kodak EasyShare M590 is a 14MP compact point and shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.7″ LCD and 720p HD video capture.  Kodak is also touting the M590’s ability to easily share images and videos on social media sites, such as Facebook, Flickr and YouTube thanks to the Share button on the rear of the camera.

The Kodak M590 carries an initial retail price of $199.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 Digital TTL Flash

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The Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 Digital is a new TTL hotshoe flash that is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony TTL systems.  A dedicated model is available for each system.  The Metz 58 AF-2 features a metal hotshoe and a USB interface for future firmware updates.  Additional features of the 58 AF-2 include a modeling light, 24-105mm zoom head, pre-flash suppression for Canon models, high speed sync and flash bracketing.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Metz Mecablitz 50 AF-1 Digital TTL Flash

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The Metz Mecablitz 50 AF-1 Digital is a new mid-range TTL hotshoe flash that is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony TTL systems.  A dedicated model is available for each system.

The 50 AF-1 features a USB interface for future firmware updates.  The 50 AF-1 is capable of being used as a slave in TTL systems and features a guide number 50 for ISO 100/21° and 105 mm.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Canon SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer

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Along with the new Canon point and shoot cameras last week, Canon also introduced the CP800 compact photo printer.  The CP800 prints 4 x 6 prints in 47 seconds each, and features a 2.5″ LCD that allows you to view and select images directly from your memory card.

The Canon SELPHY CP800 carries an initial retail price of $99.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]